The Car of the Future: Connected from Space
Connectivity is at the heart of the Telecommunications and Integrated Applications directorate of the European Space Agency. Together with key partners in the automotive industry we aim to coordinate, shape and support innovation to drive the future of space-based smart vehicle solutions. We invite you to learn more.
Connected Cars – A Major Opportunity for Europe
For the Automotive Industry
Connected cars provide a unique customer experience while simultaneously delivering on eco-friendly CO2 emission targets, plus cost and revenue benefits to mobility companies including OEMs, suppliers, dealers, insurers, fleets, tech players, and beyond.
For Space Technologies
Space-based connectivity is the key to digital transformation of the automotive industry, where efficiency, emission reduction, navigation, predictive maintenance, and many other applications will benefit vehicle manufacturers and customers to create a safer, more pleasurable, environmentally friendly driving experience for all.
Partnering & Collaboration Opportunities
ESA can contribute and support industry with deep technical expertise and interfaces to the space ecosystem, market intelligence and competitive landscape analysis, product development and deployment, as well as many other partnering advantages. ESA provides funding support, and all rights are freely granted to our industry partners.
Here's Johannes Springer, Director General, Lead 5G Automotive Program, on the need for an integrated approach for Europe:
Read our Automotive White Paper
The Telecommunications and Integrated Applications directorate of the European Space Agency is currently creating a White Paper on Connected Cars for Europe. Here, the automotive industry can get an insight into the current state-of-the-art satellite telecommunications technology in the connectivity mix, and gain perspectives for the future. In addition, the space industry, connectivity providers and integrators, plus ground segment manufacturers interested in serving the automotive vertical may use it as a starting point to engage with ESA and other stakeholders on the topic. The Automotive White Paper Summary is ready for download below, and all are welcome to pre-register for the White Paper.
ESA Automotive White Paper Request
News and Events
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REISSUED - Opportunity: Single Channel Full Duplex Techniques for Satellite Communications (ART…
In most satellite communication systems, full duplex operation (i.e., simultaneous transmit and receive functionality) is achieved by using two separate frequency channels with spectral filtering employed to achieve the required isolation between…
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Space-enabled 5G links Japan and Europe
Engineers have connected Japan and Europe via space-enabled next-generation 5G telecommunication links. It is the first time that such an intercontinental connection has been established between Europe and Japan.
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ESA industry day celebrates UK innovation
British companies are using satellite-enabled connectivity to accelerate the digital transformation of the European economy – as highlighted at an industry showcase held in the UK.
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5G end-to-end link first at ESA 5G hub
A demonstration at the ESA/ECSAT facilities in Harwell today achieved the first 5G full end-to-end link through a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The event used a super compact electronic antenna terminal, powered by SatixFy UK, to…
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Space-enabled 5G to help reach remote and dangerous places
Engineers have used converged satellite and terrestrial networks to communicate with a nimble four-legged robot designed to explore environments that are too risky for people to access.
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ESA boosts the satellite-enabled 5G media market
Film fans, gamers and future metaverse users will be able to experience high-quality videos, games and extended reality environments live and uninterrupted from anywhere, as satellites link up with terrestrial-based next-generation 5G and 6G…
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Space-enabled 5G links Japan and Europe
Engineers have connected Japan and Europe via space-enabled next-generation 5G telecommunication links. It is the first time that such an intercontinental connection has been established between Europe and Japan.
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Today’s connected cars are dynamic, updateable devices – and, because they can be updated, they are well equipped to become tomorrow’s cars. ESA is working with European carmakers to ensure that connected vehicles harness the full potential of…
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ESA’s 5G/6G Hub used to simulate lunar connection
Engineers have used ESA’s next-generation communications research facility to simulate links between Earth and the Moon via satellites.
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Apply now: Internal Research Fellow (Post Doc) in Artificial Intelligence
The European Space Agency is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to perform state-of-the-art research in Artificial Intelligence applied to dynamic spectrum management, network resource optimization, self-organizing networks and other related…
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Space-enabled 5G to keep ambulance crews connected
A British next-generation connectivity specialist is leading technology development that could help ambulance crews to improve patient care while on the move.
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ESA 5G/6G Hub spurs industry innovation
European businesses can now use a pioneering centre for telecommunications innovation to test and develop the digital technologies of the future.